Ireland Trip Registration

We will be posting details to register for our second trip to Ireland, Oct. 4-10, 2026, soon.

Registration Information from 2025: 

  • Cost of the trip: $4,395 (per person for double occupancy/ single occupancy: $4,750), plus airfare. You will be responsible for booking your own travel.
  • $500 per person deposit is required to reserve space on the trip by May 1, 2025 or earlier if the trip fills up. You have the option of paying the full amount at registration also.
  • The remaining balance will be due by June 1, 2025.
  • Cancellation Policy: The deposit is refundable until May 31, 2025, minus a $49 administrative fee. Once full payment is made, any refunds are contingent on your spot being resold.
  • The trip is strictly limited to 20 people.

Payment Options:

  1. Zelle (please email Caryn to arrange).
  2. Venmo: Caryn-Goldberg-2 and please also email Caryn with your full contact info.
  3. Check: Please mail a check made out to Caryn Goldberg or Kelley Hunt to Brave Voice, P.O. Box 1470, Lawrence, KS 66044

What Else to Know:

  • Participants will need to be able to walk moderate distances unassisted
  • Schedule and activities may slightly change if unforeseen circumstances arise.
  • Things can change that are out of our control. It is advisable to purchase cancellation insurance and coverage for healthcare or emergency repatriation.
  • Please arrange your own flight to Shannon International Airport (unless you plan to join us from elsewhere). Flights are not included in the cost of the trip. Pro tip: There are very reasonable direct flights from Boston.

What’s Included

The Brave Voice Ireland Trip encompasses many culinary delights, cultural immersions, natural wonders, and of course, Brave Voice workshops, performances, and more. Here is what’s included:

  • Four Brave Voice workshops, two Brave Voice performances, creative lab time with Kelley or Caryn, and extra surprises with Kelley Hunt and Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
  • Six nights lodging at the historic eco-luxury Falls Hotel & Spa in Ennistymon
  • Welcome reception with dinner, special drinks, and music
  • Full Irish breakfasts each morning, most lunches, and all dinners, including a special closing night dinner.
  • Dinner at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis
  • Dinner and music at Barrtrá Seafood Restaurant in Lahinch
  • An excursion to the Cliffs of Moher
  • A trip to the Barren Geopark and Dolmen (Poll na Brón) rock formation.
  • Traditional musical performance at Poet’s Corner Pub in Ennis
  • The Coffeehouse of Wonder (just for us) where you can share writing, music, or other arts as you wish
  • Private coach transfers, including from and to the Shannon Airport for you arrival and departure, and to all our excursions.

What’s not covered: Airfare, travel insurance, four lunches, alcoholic beverages beyond our welcome reception, transportation to and other sites. If you wish to check in early or stay later, we can help you make arrangements.

Our trip is hosted by Erin McGrane and Jeff Freling with Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg and Kelley Hunt leading all Brave Voice programming